Taylor, Barbara

Examines what makes the air move, how wind affects us and our natural environment, how to measure and forecast weather, and how pollution affects the weather.

Explains the properties of light which make variation in color possible and suggests projects and experiments to demonstrate such principles.

Questions and answers to various science areas including "What makes bathroom mirrors steam up?" and "Why do rainbows happen?".

Discusses various forms and degrees of deafness, how it may be caused and how it can be treated, and how individuals cope with it.

Presents a child's first encyclopedia that includes a variety of topics such as Earth and space, weather, animals, plants, and everyday life.

Presents an introduction to insects, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior.

Examines the variety of animal and plant life found in the polar regions.

Explains the difference between apes and monkeys, describes their movements, diets, babies, social behavior, and threats to survival, and includes step-by-step instructions for three craft projects.

Collects one hundred facts about snakes, describing different species and their physical characteristics, the abilities of snakes, their diets, and other related topics. Includes illustrations, cartoons, quizzes, and activities.

Explains what maps are and why they are used. Introduces symbols found on maps, and describes how cartographers map the world. Includes related activities.